In this chapter you learned that systems development involves creating models to understand and design information systems. This exercise explores the relationship between logical and physical models in the context of systems

Discuss the difference between a logical model and a physical model.

Objective: In this chapter you learned that systems development involves creating models to understand and design information systems. This exercise explores the relationship between logical and physical models in the context of systems development.

Instructions: Answer the following questions:

• Why is it essential to understand the current system’s physical operations before creating logical and physical models for the new system?
• How can the four-model approach enhance system development?

1. Post your answers to the discussion forum (initial post minimum of 700 words).

Please references as well as in text citation, APA style (no AI or plagiarism used) 

Use this as reference if you can : 

Tilley, S. R. (2025). Systems Analysis & Design. Centage.